Letter: Owner of dog that mauled cat shouldn't be allowed pet

Editor: In 1999, a sweet, gentle male cat made our church his home. This was during the Reformation season and we named him Martin Luther, thus “Marty.” Over the years our congregation provided funds for his necessary vet care, and even donated money to have him “fixed,” so he would not stray. Marty has been with us ever since.

Tuesday night, Feb. 12, Marty was attacked by a dog. The woman (who was walking her dog on church property) dragged her dog away and quickly left with no concern about our kitty. Fortunately, members were present and able to take Marty to the emergency vet. He will be OK, according to the vet, but has a gash near his mouth and is banged up. X-rays showed no fractures. The vet bill was almost $300.

Marty is a little guy with a cataract in one eye and only one tooth left. He’s very dear to us, and he loves our members. This dog owner should not be allowed a pet.

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This church is on a large parcel of property on US 1 and the irresponsible dog owner was trespassing on the property. The cat lives there and no need for a leash miss daisy! The irresponsible dog owner should be charged with trespassing, owning a dangerous/uncontrollable dog and made to pay the vet bills for the injured cat!